Leanne Ward Nutrition

In this episode, I chat all things pelvic floor with Jess Jenkins. Jess is an advanced practice physiotherapist in pelvic health, a clinical & fitness pilates instructor and an antenatal and postnatal pilates course educator                                                                  Jess treat’s a range of conditions including all pelvic floor disorders in both women and men, pregnancy-r...

In this episode, I chat with accredited practising dietitian and advanced sports dietitian, Simone Austin. Simone's résumé speaks for itself: she is the Chief Health Officer at healthylife ; she has 30+ years experience working in elite sport with some of Australia’s most successful sporting teams (the Australian Men’s Cricket Team, the Hawthorn AFL Club, the Melbourne Storm NRL team, the Melbourn...

In this episode, I chat with accredited practising dietitian, Ebony Crameri. Ebony has over 12 years experience as a qualified nutritionist & dietitian and a fertility & IVF nutrition expert. She has worked with hundreds of women to help them achieve their health goals, and is the perfect guest to talk us through all things Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). In this episode Ebony and I discuss: wha...

In this episode, I chat with accredited practising dietitian, Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore. Dr Flávia has an impressive résumé: She is a scientist, dietitian, nutritionist, researcher and entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Nutrition Research Australia, she maintains her independent and credible voice on all things nutrition, health and wellbeing. She is the co-founder of Food is Cool, where nutritio...

In this episode, I chat with registered psychologist, Ashlee Wells. Ashlee is the founder of Wells Psychology, a qualified perinatal and infant mental health clinician, circle of security parenting facilitator and mother to two young toddlers. She works in a women’s health clinic and has a passion for supporting women with the unique set of mental health challenges they may face. Ashlee and I talk...

In this episode, I chat with accredited practicing dietitian, Chloe McLeod. Chloe is a sports dietitian and the founder and director of nutrition consultancy  Verde Nutrition Co , where she works with her team to provide individual nutrition consultations via Telehealth, corporate wellbeing services and consulting to the food industry. Chloe has over 14 years of experience in the industry focussin...

In this episode, I chat with Dr Cecilia Kitic who holds a PhD in exercise physiology and immunonutrition and has published over 80 research papers exploring inflammation and oxidative stress, nutrition, immunology, the endocrine system and the gut. Cecilia has a background as an academic, lecturer and researcher and applies this expertise in clinical practice with her multidisciplinary team at The...

In this episode, I chat with accredited practising dietitian Susie Burrell. Susie specialises in weight loss, hormone related issues (including PCOS) and (the focus of this episode) insulin resistance. Susie and I take a deep dive into insulin resistance and chat about: how someone develops insulin resistance and how it is diagnosed; whether you need to be overweight to be at risk of insulin resis...

In this episode, I chat with Anthony Akin about how to beat imposter syndrome and improve your confidence. Anthony is a key note speaker and a success and life coach. Anthony's diverse career has seen him build a highly successful dance school, appear as a competitor on So You Think You Can Dance?, solo in the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris and become a world aerobic champion.    Anthony’s superpow...

In this episode, I chat with dietitian Robyn Johnson. Robyn is a dietitian, nutritionist and a functional medicine skin expert. Her passion of using food and lifestyle as medicine found her after a personal battle and triumph with psoriasis. Robyn specialises in helping women address the root cause of skin & hormonal struggles & believes you deserve to feel GOOD in your skin all month long. Robyn...

In this episode, I chat with Professor John Hawley about the new research supporting the health benefits of time restricted eating and high intensity interval training (HIIT).   Professor Hawley is currently Head of the Exercise & Nutrition Research Program, and Director of the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne.  John’s research progra...

Given that we are heading into the silly season (and summer down here in Australia), this episode is just unfiltered Leanne giving you my top 10 reasons why, despite your best efforts, you (most likely) aren't losing weight.   Mealami Today’s episode is brought to you by my favourite meal prep bags Mealami.   Mealami are great believers of eating well to look after your health and wellbeing. Their...

In this episode I chat with Dr Megan Rossi, a practicing dietitian and nutritionist with a PhD in gut health. Megan is also a leading research fellow at King’s College London, where she is currently investigating nutrition-based therapies in gut health. Finally, Megan the founder of The Gut Health Clinic, where she leads a team of gut-specialist dietitians who see clients all over the world.  In t...

In this episode I chat with Dr. Dayna Lee-Bagley about how and why healthy habits suck.   Dr Dayna is a registered clinical psychologist in Canada and has 15 years hospital experience as a clinical health psychologist. She has since opened her own virtual health psychology clinic offering clinical interventions, training for healthcare providers, and educational courses on health related topics. I...

In this episode, I interview fitness professional turned educator and mentor, Jen Dugard about the importance of female specific fitness. Jen has changed the landscape of how mums are looked after within the fitness industry. In 2016, Jen developed her pre & postnatal accreditation, "Safe Return to Exercise" and has now delivered this accreditation to thousands of trainers across the world. In the...

In this episode I welcome back wonderful guest is Anna Ritan, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist, with over 12 years experience, who specialises in paediatric and neonatal nutritional therapy and dietary education. Anna is also the creator of Nourish Little Lives . Today’s episode is the second part of a 2 part series with Anna with today being the Q&A section from our listeners....

This episode's wonderful guest is Anna Ritan, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist, with over 12 years experience, who specialises in paediatric and neonatal nutritional therapy and dietary education. Anna is also the creator of Nourish Little Lives . This episode is all about starting your baby on solids. Anna and I talk about- the best age to start babies on solids; the benefits o...

In this episode, I deep dive into "Volume Eating" with fellow dietitian, and hungry human, Paula Norris. Paula and I discuss- what volume eating is and who it’s appropriate for; how volume eating is different to other diets and whether or not it’s just healthy eating; how you can start volume eating at home; how you can use volume eating if you don’t like veggies or salads; and how liquids fit int...

In this episode, I chat eczema with registered dietitian, Julia Chien. After years of battling her own eczema and topical steroid withdrawal, Julia has found her passion in helping others overcome these conditions. Julia helps people living with eczema reduce itchy, inflamed and uncomfortable skin symptoms by using an "inside-out" approach. She works with clients all over the world in her "Clear Y...

In this episode, I welcome back one of my favourite gastroenterologists, Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Dr B and I chat all things food sensitivities but, more specially: We analyse the fibre paradox; We discuss food sensitivities vs. food intolerances; We chat SIBO, histamine intolerance and food intolerance testing kits; Finally, we talk strategies to train your gut to increase your tolerance to certain fo...

In this episode, I welcome back Peta Carige, one of Australia’s leading sports dietitians who focuses on maximising performance by providing simple, practical and individualised advice. Peta has worked with a range of athletes including Olympic gold medalists and premiership winning players from the Brisbane Broncos and also the Newcastle Knights. She specialises in performance nutrition, corporat...

Today I chat gut health with registered dietitian, Dr Heather Finley.   Heather, who struggled with her own gut health issues for years, completed her doctorate in clinical nutrition to literally figure out what the doctors couldn’t. After navigating restrictive diets that left her social life in shambles, and food guilt at an all-time high, Heather conquered her gut health issues and now teaches...

Our beautiful girl Mia is now 11 weeks old and, to celebrate, this episode of Leanne Ward Nutrition is all about my experience during pregnancy and the story of Mia's birth. I am joined by my Hubby David, and together we answer questions submitted by listeners about Mia, my pregnancy and my birth experience.   LEAN Gut Mind Method Today's episode is brought to you by my premium coaching program LE...

Today I chat with Leslee Flannery, a registered dietitian in the USA and a certified lactation counsellor who specialises in gestational diabetes nutrition coaching. Leslee has been working with pregnant mums for the past 8 years and loves helping women advocate for themselves and their babies. In today’s episode, Leslee and I discuss what gestational diabetes is and who is most at risk. We chat a...

My first guest for 2022 is Registered Dietitian, Colleen Christensen who is going to change the way you think about nutrition through her "gentle nutrition" approach.   As a nutritionist and dietitian, Colleen is a food freedom expert who believes that eating should be easy and enjoyable rather than causing guilt, stress or anxiety.   Colleen and I talk about why we should be thinking about nutrit...